Lock Products (Retired)
Retired: Lock Products is no longer used. This page is kept for reference only.
Retired
Lock Products is retired and no longer used. Do not set it up on new stores. The content below is kept for reference only.
Create exclusive, member-only products that non-members can see but cannot buy. This drives membership sign-ups by showcasing exclusive benefits.
Why Lock Products
Drive Memberships
Non-members see exclusive products but must join to purchase - a powerful conversion tool.
Reward Loyalty
Give members access to limited editions, early releases, or special bundles.
Create Urgency
Locked products create a sense of exclusivity that motivates membership sign-ups.
Flexible Selection
Lock individual products, entire collections, or any combination.
How It Works
- You select which products or collections to lock
- Non-members browsing your store see locked products displayed normally
- The Add to Cart button is disabled or replaced with a "Members Only" message
- Active members can purchase locked products without restrictions
Setup
Enable Lock Products
Go to Subscribfy → Membership Plans → Perks.
Check the Lock Products checkbox to enable the feature.
Select Products or Collections
Click Select collections to lock entire collections, or Select products to lock individual items.
| Selection Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Collections | Member-only categories, VIP collections, exclusive lines |
| Products | Specific limited editions, member bundles, exclusive items |
You can select both collections AND individual products. All selected items will be locked to members only.
Add Theme Integration
Lock Products also required a custom theme modification to display the locked state on your storefront. That theme code is no longer provided because the feature is retired.
Save Changes
Click Save to apply your lock settings. The changes take effect immediately.
Settings Reference
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Lock Products | Turn on/off the member-only product restriction |
| Locked Collections | Select entire collections to restrict to members |
| Locked Products | Select individual products to restrict to members |
What Customers See
Non-Members
- Products display normally with images, descriptions, and pricing
- Add to Cart button is disabled or shows "Members Only"
- A prompt encourages them to join the membership to purchase
Active Members
- Full access to all locked products
- Normal Add to Cart functionality
- No difference in purchasing experience
Use Cases
Best Practices
Selection Strategy
- Start small: Lock 3-5 exclusive items to test the feature
- Use collections for categories: If you have many VIP products, organize them in a collection
- Mix both: Use collections for ongoing exclusives, individual products for limited releases
Customer Communication
- Make locked products visible in your store navigation
- Clearly explain membership benefits on product pages
- Send email campaigns highlighting member-only access
- Feature locked products in your membership marketing
Conversion Optimization
- Place membership upsells on locked product pages
- Show what members get vs non-members
- Use scarcity messaging ("Members-only access")
- Highlight locked products in the cart widget
Troubleshooting
Technical Details
When Lock Products is enabled, Subscribfy stores the locked product and collection IDs in your shop's metafields. The theme extension reads these metafields to:
- Identify locked products on product pages
- Check the customer's membership status
- Display the appropriate button state (locked or Add to Cart)
Metafield Structure
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
lp | Lock products enabled (1 = yes) |
lproduct | Array of locked product IDs |
lcollection | Array of locked collection IDs |
Related Features
Membership Perks
Configure all VIP benefits including discounts, free shipping, and store credits.
Store Credits
Reward members with store credits for every membership payment.
Membership Setup
Create and configure your VIP membership plans.
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